Otto Schulz attrib. easy chair

This easy chair is attributed to Otto Schulz and was produced by Boet in Sweden during the 1940s. The chair features a sculptural, high-backed form with pronounced wings and gently curved armrests that flow seamlessly into the backrest. The overall silhouette is compact yet expressive, with a strong emphasis on comfort and enclosure, characteristic of lounge seating developed in Scandinavia during the wartime and immediate postwar period.

The upholstery has been newly redone in a deep blue wool fabric, contrasted by a white upholstered seat cushion. The fabric surface is uniform and tightly upholstered, following the complex contours of the chair with precision. The legs are executed in solid wood, finished in a warm brown tone, and slightly splayed to provide both stability and a light visual stance. The combination of textile upholstery and solid wood structure reflects the period’s focus on comfort, durability, and material clarity.

Otto Schulz was a German-born designer who settled in Sweden and became one of the key figures in early Scandinavian modern furniture. He is particularly known for his upholstered seating, often characterized by generous proportions, organic forms, and a strong emphasis on ergonomic comfort. Schulz frequently collaborated with Swedish manufacturers, and his designs from the 1930s and 1940s bridge traditional craftsmanship and emerging modernist principles.

Boet was an important Swedish furniture producer during the first half of the twentieth century, closely associated with high-quality upholstered furniture. The company worked with several leading designers and was known for solid construction and careful execution. Chairs attributed to Otto Schulz and produced by Boet are considered rare, especially examples retaining or restored with sensitivity to the original design intent.

The chair is in excellent condition following professional reupholstery. The structure is stable, and the upholstery shows no signs of wear. The restoration respects the original form and proportions while ensuring the chair is suitable for contemporary use.

The dimensions are 73 cm in width, 85 cm in depth, and 107 cm in height, corresponding to approximately 28.7 inches wide, 33.5 inches deep, and 42.1 inches high. The seat height is 38 cm, or approximately 15 inches.